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In 1932, international cooperation be- Established: Glacier National Park was cre- tween the Rotary Club members of Mon- ated in 1910. Waterton Lakes National tana and Alberta convinced the United Park was first called Waterton Lakes For- States and Canada to join Waterton Lakes est Park when it was created in 1895. and Glacier National Parks as a symbol of their longtime friendship. In recogni- Land Area: Glacier is comprised of 1,600 square tion of this historic agreement, the parks miles. Waterton measures 195 square miles. were designated Waterton-Glacier In- ternational Peace Park, the world’s first Lowest & Highest Elevations: Glacier’s lowest international, transboundary park or pre- elevation is 3,150 feet at the juncture of the serve. In 1995, the Peace Park became Middle and North forks of the Flathead River, while its highest elevation reaches 10,479 the world’s first International Peace feet at the summit of Mount Cleveland. Park World Heritage Site. Although administered by two different countries, Waterton: 4,050 feet on the Waterton River the parks share a common boundary and is the lowest elevation in Waterton, while the myriad resources. highest reaches 9,547 feet at Mount Blakiston. ©2019 Preferred Brands International. reserved. rights All Glacier National Park encompasses a region of mountains, valleys and prairies Number of Plant & Animal Species: There in the northwest corner of Montana that are nearly 1,132 species of vascular plants, abuts Waterton Lakes National Park in including 20 major species of trees, 276 southwestern Alberta. species of birds, 71 species of mammals This American Park Network guide to and 24 species of fish, including 18 native. Glacier National Park is provided to en- Hiking: Glacier features more than 730 miles hance your appreciation and enjoyment of hiking trails. Waterton boasts more than of this special place. It is made possible 120 miles of maintained trails. Horseback by the generous support of the sponsors travel is allowed on many of these trails. whose messages appear inside. During your stay, we hope our guide TASTY BITE® is all-natural and perfect for the trail. Look helps you discover the amazing wonders for the yellow pouch in the of Glacier National Park and inspires a * international food aisle. variety of ideas to make your visit a spe- GET THE APP! tastybite.com IT’S FREE! DOWNLOAD NOW cial one. Inside the guide, you will find a *Keep wildlife wild; Don’t feed the animals. | GLACIER NATIONAL PARK 1

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Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks Park. It does not include sites outside of the are open daily, year-round. Glacier’s visitor Parks Canada network. services, hotels, tours and restaurants are Entrance fees for adults are $7.80 (CAD); available from late May to late September. seniors are $6.80. Reduced prices in Tranquil Moments Most Waterton services are available from shoulder season. Fees are set to change late May to mid-September. in January 2020. For more information, call (403) 859-2224, or visit online at ENTRANCE FEES pc.gc.ca/en/voyage-travel/admission. Glacier: 7-day permits are $35 per Every Kid Outdoors: To help engage vehicle during the summer (May 1st and create our next generation of park to October 31st) and $25 per vehicle visitors, supporters and advocates, the in winter (November 1st to April 30th). Every Kid in a Park initiative was launched The entrance fee is $20 for bicyclists in 2015, and it continues—the Every Kid and hikers, and $30 for motorcyclists. Outdoors Act was signed into law in 2019. Reduced rates are offered in the winter. The goal is to provide an opportunity for An annual pass to Glacier is $70. There every 4th grade student across the country are several fee-free days throughout the to experience their federal public lands year: January 21, April 20, August 25, and waters in person. All kids in the fourth September 28, and November 11. For grade have access to their own Every Kid more information, visit nps.gov/glac. in a Park pass at everykidinapark.gov. Waterton: Parks Canada is inviting all kids This pass admits the pass owner and any 17 and under to visit any of their many sites accompanying passengers in a private for free, including Waterton Lakes National non-commercial vehicle to the park. Get

FEDERAL RECREATIONAL LANDS PASSES A federal recreation pass is helpful if you plan to visit many national parks, forests or other fed- eral lands. For information, call (888) 275-8747 or visit store.usgs.gov/pass. Type Cost Availability Details Annual $80 General Public This one-year pass is available on site, by phone or Pass $20 Seniors (62+) online (see above). Senior $80 U.S. residents age 62+ This lifetime pass is available on site, via mail order Pass or online. ID required. Military Free U.S. active military and This one-year pass is available on site. Pass their dependents ID (CAC Card or DoD Form 1173) required. Access Free U.S. residents with per- This lifetime pass is available on site or via mail or- Pass manent disabilities der. ID and documentation required. Volunteer Free 250 cumulative volunteer Inquire locally to obtain information about this one- Pass service hours year pass. visitgreatfallsmontana.org/gnp 6 GLACIER NATIONAL PARK | PLAN YOUR VISIT PLAN YOUR VISIT

IMPORTANT NUMBERS the pass by visiting everykidinapark.gov, border with pets, firewood, alcohol and GENERAL INFORMATION and print it and present it at the park. bear sprays. All firearms must be declared. Glacier (406) 888-7800 nps.gov/glac The Every Kid in a Park pass is valid until U.S. registered bear spray must have on it Waterton (403) 859-2224 pc.gc.ca/waterton August 31, 2019. a United States EPA label. EMERGENCIES Glacier 911 CROSSING THE BORDER PARK ENTRANCES Waterton (403) 859-2636 U.S. citizens need proof of identity and Glacier: Glacier’s main entrances, West EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE citizenship, in the form of a U.S. Passport Glacier and St. Mary, are located at either Glacier (406) 888-7800 Book, Enhanced Driver’s License, NEXUS end of Going-to-the-Sun Road. Enter the Waterton (403) 859-2636 Card or U.S. Passport Card when crossing eastern areas of the park from U.S. 89 GLACIER LODGING RESERVATIONS to Canada from Glacier National Park. Single or State Highway 49. Western areas are Glacier National Park Lodges¹ (855) 733-4522 glaciernationalparklodges.com parents must also provide proof of custody of accessed from U.S. 2. Glacier Park Collection² (844) 868-7474 glacierparkcollection.com their children. A U.S. Resident Alien Card is Waterton: The only entrance is located Granite Park Chalet (888) 345-2649 graniteparkchalet.com required for resident aliens (legal residents of on the park’s northeast edge. To reach BOAT TOURS the United States who are not U.S. citizens) Waterton from the US, take Route 17 (Chief Glacier (summer) (406) 257-2426 glacierparkboats.com traveling to Canada by air or land. Contact Mountain International Peace Parkway) Waterton (summer) (403) 859-2362 watertoncruise.com (506) 636-5064 for information about through the Chief Mountain customs port, HORSEBACK RIDING—GLACIER entering Canada from the United States. Call northwest of Babb, or follow U.S. 89 north Summer (mid-May – Sept.) (406) 889-3865 for information on crossing to Cardston, Alberta, through the Piegan Apgar Corral (406) 888-5010 www.swanmountainglacier.com from Canada into the United States. customs port. From Cardston, follow Alberta Lake McDonald Corral (406) 888-5121 Special restrictions exist for crossing the Highway 5 west to the park entrance. Visitors Many Glacier Corral (406) 732-4203 Year-round (406) 387-4405 HORSEBACK RIDING—WATERTON Vimy, Lion’s Head, Wishbone (403) 859-2462 alpinestables.com DIG DEEPER GUIDED DAY HIKES & BACKPACKING TRIPS Just outside of Glacier is a world of ghost towns, Glacier Guides (hiking, rafting (800) 521-RAFT glacierguides.com scenic drives and welcoming communities fishing, and more) (800) 521-7238 waiting to be explored. AMERICAN INDIAN INTERPRETIVE TOURS Focus on Blackfeet culture & history (800) 786-9220 glaciersuntours.com relating to Glacier’s natural features

AMERICAN INDIAN VISITOR INFORMATION Blackfeet Nation (406) 338-7406 blackfeetnation.com The People’s Center (406) 675-0160 peoplescenter.org TRANSPORTATION Red Bus Tours (855) 733-4522 glaciernationalparklodges.com Sun Tours (800) 786-9220 glaciersuntours.com In-Park Shuttle (406) 888-7800 nps.gov/glac East Side Shuttle (844) 868-747 glacierparkcollection.com East/West Side Shuttle (855) 733-4522 glaciernationalparklodges.com

¹ Many Glacier Hotel, Rising Sun Motor Inn & Cabins, Lake McDonald Lodge, Cabins & Suites, Village Inn at ORDER YOUR FREE TRAVEL GUIDE AT Apgar, Swiftcurrent Motor Inn & Cabins. SOUTHWESTMT.COM OR CALL 1.800.879.1159 ² Glacier Park Lodge, Motel Lake McDonald, Prince of Wales Hotel, St. Mary Lodge & Resort, Grouse Moun- tain Lodge, Apgar Village Lodge & Cabins, West Glacier Motel & Cabins, West Glacier RV Park & Cabins. VIRGINIA CITY

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Park visitors are able to access many destinations along the Going-to-the-Sun Rock Groups. Road while enjoying the spectacular scenery by riding on one of Glacier’s environmentally friendly passenger shuttle buses. David Restivo / NPS

FREE PARK SHUTTLE Glacier’s shuttle buses allow you to avoid traffic Shuttle buses are wheelchair-friendly and and visit the park without driving. meet audiovisual accessibility requirements. Larger buses are equipped with bicycle EAST SIDE SHUTTLE racks. Space for baggage is limited. There is Glacier Park Collection offers a shuttle service no additional fee to ride the optional shuttle, between Glacier Park Lodge and St. Mary with tickets are not required and transit stops are a stop at Two Medicine inside Glacier National clearly marked along Sun Road. Park. Seating up to 13 on a space-available The transit system offers two-way service basis, it connects guests to the National Park along Sun Road between the Apgar Visitor Service shuttle on the Going-to-the-Sun Road Center and St. Mary Visitor Center. In 2019, as well as the shuttle to Many Glacier operated the shuttle will operate regularly from July 1 by Glacier National Park Lodges. GPC’s shuttles through Labor Day. Buses run approximately operate June through September. Reservations every 15 to 30 minutes on the west side are not required but are recommended. For and every 40 to 60 minutes on the east side more information, call (844) 868-7474 or visit between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m until September glacierparkcollection.com. 2; from September 3 through 22, the shuttle A shuttle between St. Mary Visitor Center and runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stops are marked by Many Glacier Hotel/Swiftcurrent Motor Inn & large, double-sided signs. Each sign highlights Cabins is offered by Glacier National Park Lodges area features and activities. for a fee from June 7 to September 17, 2019, Visitors interested in going to Avalanche, connecting St. Mary with the free NPS shuttle The Loop, Logan Pass or St. Mary Falls system. For more information, call (855) 733- trailhead areas should consider this free 4522 or visit glaciernationalparklodges.com. transit service. Current bus schedules are posted at every shuttle stop and GLACIER PARK EXPRESS …AFTER GLACIER NATIONAL informational kiosk. They are also available The Glacier Park Express and Summer at visitor centers and viewable online S.N.O.W. bus provides fast and convenient PARK, VISIT THE ROCKIES at the park’s website. This free shuttle summer shuttles from Whitefish to the Apgar AROUND CODY, WYOMING service is not intended to replace Sun Tours or Transit Center in Glacier National Park and AND YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK. Glacier National Park Lodges’ Red Bus Tours. from Whitefish to Whitefish Mountain Resort. With the historic town founded by Buffalo Bill, wildlife, peaks and The Glacier Park Express requires pre- much more, you’ll be ready to rock. WEST SIDE SHUTTLE purchased tickets and ticket sales are non- Glacier National Park Lodges provides refundable. Ticket sales are not available on passenger and luggage transportation from the the bus. Note: ticket prices for the Glacier Park West Glacier Train Station to Lake McDonald Express do not include the cost of the entrance Lodge and Village Inn. This shuttle runs from May fee required by Glacier National Park. Tickets 17 to September 25, 2019. A small fee applies, are available online at bigmtncommercial.org and reservations must be made in advance. and at several ticket outlets in Whitefish.

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Train: Amtrak’s historic Empire TOURS Builder travels between Chicago, Illinois Sightseeing Interpretive Tours: Let the

Shutterstock and Portland, Oregon and Seattle, drivers of the Red Bus Tours do the driving Washington. It follows the southern while you take in the sights of Glacier National border of Glacier National Park, making Park. Glacier National Park Lodges offers stops in East Glacier, Essex, West Glacier visitors informative and narrated tours and Whitefish. For more information, call in vintage sedans. Reservations can be (800) 872-7245 or visit amtrak.com. made by calling (855) 733-4522; visiting glaciernationalparklodges.com/red-bus-tours PARK SHUTTLE or stopping by any hotel. Once you pay your park entrance fee, For over 75 years, Glacier National you are granted free and unlimited access Park’s fleet of 33 Red Buses have been to the park shuttle. The shuttle offers providing visitors unparalleled experiences. multiple stops along Going-to-the-Sun Considered by many to be the oldest Road, from Apgar Transit Center to St. fleet of touring vehicles anywhere, the Mary Visitor Center, and is available July 1 Red Buses are as much a part of Glacier through Labor Day from roughly 7 a.m. to National Park as are the mountains they Leave your car at home. Travelers to Glacier can take the Amtrak Empire Builder which connects 7 p.m., weather permitting. All shuttles are scale and the wildlife inhabiting the Chicago, IL with Portland, OR and Seattle, WA. Once in the park, you can ride the park shuttle. ADA accessible, air-conditioned, and have park. The drivers of the Red Buses are large windows for viewing. See sidebar for affectionately called “Jamme r s” by the coming south from Calgary follow Alberta or visit greyhound.com. The Eagle Tran- more information. locals; a name that carries over from Highways 2, 3 and then 6 for approximately sit Summer Bus is available from Kalispell three hours. Winter conditions close from July 1 through September 3 (ADA the Chief Mountain customs station and accessible); call (406) 758-5728 or visit parkway from October to mid-May. flathead.mt.gov/eagle/. Glacier Park Collection’s East Side GETTING THERE Shuttle also offers services to a few lo- Air: The closest airport to Glacier is cations along the east side of Glacier Glacier Park International Airport near National Park; reservations highly rec- Kalispell, Montana, 25 miles southwest ommended. For more information, call of the park’s west entrance. It’s serviced (844) 868-7474; glacierparkcollection.com. by Alaska, Allegiant, United and Delta; The non-profit Glacier Park Express pro- Skywest. Allegiant, United, Delta and vides daily round-trip shuttle service between Alaska/Horizon airlines fly into Great Whitefish and the Apgar Visitor Center from YOURSELFenjoy Falls, Montana, which is 138 miles from July 1 through September 3, 2019. Call 406- East Glacier. Those flying into Canada can 253-9192 or visit bigmtncommercial.org land at Lethbridge, Alberta, which is 80 for more information. Kalispell, Montana, nestled between Glacier miles northeast of the Waterton entrance, Rental cars: Rental cars are available National Park and Flathead Lake, offers or Calgary, Alberta, 165 miles to the north. in Browning, Columbia Falls, Essex (for family-friendly lodging, three breweries, Bus: Transcontinental bus lines serve Ka- guests of the Izaak Walton Inn only), East and shopping in a vibrant downtown. lispell and Great Falls. Greyhound bus lines Glacier, West Glacier (seasonally), Great serve Kalispell and other communities nearby. Falls, Kalispell, Whitefish, Lethbridge WWW.DISCOVERKALISPELL.COM For more information, call (800) 231-2222 and Calgary. Plan your stay at

12 GLACIER NATIONAL PARK | | GLACIER NATIONAL PARK 13 PLAN YOUR VISIT PLAN YOUR VISIT the days when the buses had standard ROAD INFORMATION in the park. Current road conditions are GLACIER VISITOR CENTERS transmissions and the drivers could Roads and highways to Glacier and available for Glacier at nps.gov/glac. You When you arrive, stop at a park visitor be heard “jamming” the gears as they Waterton are generally well-maintained and can obtain up-to-date road conditions center to become acquainted with the drove up and down the rugged mountain at least partially open for vehicles much of by contacting the Montana Traveler diversity of the region. Staff members highway. The Jammers’ sharp eyes are the year. Most roads are clear in late spring, Information System. Call (800) 226-7623 will be available to answer questions and also trained to spot wildlife. summer and fall. or visit mdt.mt.gov. The toll-free number provide services such as backcountry trail The Red Buses also help to preserve Regardless of construction on Going- also provides current park road information. information. Visitor centers have sales the park. By leaving your car in the parking to-the-Sun Road, access to Logan Pass Tune your radio to AM 1610 at the outlets for park publications and provide lot, you reduce the amount of emissions ends every year no later than the Monday St. Mary and West Glacier entrances for restrooms and water fountains. Glacier released in the park. Since most buses run following the third full weekend of October detailed road information. National Park Lodges information desks at on clean burning propane, it significantly (October 21, 2019), weather permitting. The road to Waterton Park is plowed all park lodges and motels provide information helps keep our Glacier air as pure as Note: Severe winter weather events can winter; and while the Akamina Parkway about dining, lodging and tours. The possible. Reservations are encouraged close access to Logan Pass earlier than is normally plowed to provide access new Crown of the Continent Discovery prior to arrival. presumed dates. to skiing opportunities in the Cameron Center, a mile-and-a-half from the Sun Tours: Join one-day Blackfeet In winter, Glacier is open, although not Lake area, it is projected to be closed to entrance at West Glacier, offers extensive perspective tours over the Going-to-the- always easily accessible by motor vehicles. vehicles for the 2019 season due to the information about the history, recreational Sun Road. Tours depart from Browning, The Going-to-the-Sun Road is plowed from Kenow Fire. This also stands for the opportunities, cultural heritage and East Glacier, St. Mary, Apgar Village and the West Entrance to Lake McDonald, but Red Rock Parkway beyond the Bellevue environmental significance of the entire West Glacier. For more information, please beyond Lake McDonald is regularly closed Trailhead. The fire affected nearly 40% Crown of the Continent region. see the American Indians in Montana due to weather. Other park roads may be of the park; however, the east side of the Glacier National Park Headquarters: sidebar in the “History & Culture” chapter. accessed only by cross-country skis or park, including the entrance, was largely The headquarters—located just before For reservations, call (800) 786-9220. snowshoes. Snowmobiles are not allowed unaffected. For up-to-date information in the entrance station at West Glacier— Alberta, call 511 or visit 511.alberta.ca. houses the park’s main offices. It is

NPS open year-round, Monday through WEATHER Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call Mountain weather is fickle, so there’s a (406) 888-7800 for more information. chance for bright sunshine or snow every Apgar Visitor Center: This center is day of the year in Glacier and Waterton. near the foot of Lake McDonald on the Snow is not uncommon during summer. west side, two miles inside the park. It Although the days may get very warm offers exhibits on Glacier’s plants and (July’s average high is 79°F, maximum animals, and is open daily from mid-May is 99°F), temperatures may dip to around through early October and on weekends 45°F after the sun goes down. Late only the rest of the year. spring to early fall is the most popular Logan Pass Visitor Center: Perched time to see the region, although many atop Logan Pass on the Going-to-the-Sun visitors enjoy winter treks as well. Road at the Continental Divide, the Logan September is a popular month because Pass Visitor Center features exhibits on the weather is still comfortable, autumn alpine zone plants and animals, and a colors emerge and the summer crowds sales outlet for park publications. It is are gone—in both 2017 and parts of generally open from mid-June through 2018, Glacier set notable visitation September. Please note that there are records, breaking previous numbers neither telephones nor food services at Driive slowly and obey posted road signs. Your safety and that of park wildlife depends on it. by over 20%. Logan Pass.

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Many Glacier Ranger Station: The corner. Publications and maps are Both publications are available for free at camp stores in Apgar, Lake McDonald, Two Ranger Station can be found adjacent to available for sale. It is open from late-May respective park entrance stations and visitor Medicine, Rising Sun and Swiftcurrent. Many Glacier Campground. It has maps to late September. centers. These publications are also available Stores in Waterton Townsite and the and publications for sale and is open from online at nps.gov/glac. gateway communities of Babb, Browning, late May to late September. WATERTON VISITOR CENTRES St. Mary, East Glacier, West Glacier and Polebridge Ranger Station: Just off Waterton Lakes Visitor Centre: The VISITOR SERVICES Polebridge also carry supplies. the outer North Fork Road in the park’s original 1958 visitor center was lost in the Duty-free: American citizens who have northwest region, the Polebridge Ranger Kenow Fire. A new visitor centre will be visited Canada for more than 48 hours, and EMERGENCIES & MEDICAL SERVICE Station also has maps and publications located within the townsite of Waterton, have claimed no exemptions during the First-aid services are available at all for sale. It is open from late May to at Block 39 along Windflower Avenue, last 30 days, may bring back up to $800 visitor centers and ranger and warden mid-September. close to the entrance of the Townsite worth of duty-free Canadian purchases. stations. In Glacier, please call 911 for St. Mary Visitor Center: Situated near Campground. Construction begins in They must be for personal use or for gifts immediate help regarding all emergencies. St. Mary Lake, this centrally located visitor mid-2019. In the interim, visit Parks only. For more information on crossing In Waterton, call (403) 859-2636 for center features exhibits of the American Canada’s Visitor Centre on Fountain from Canada into the United States, emergencies. For medical treatment Indian perspectives of the area we now call Avenue in the townsite (weekdays), or call (406) 889-3865. For information on on the west side of Glacier, contact Glacier National Park. The center is open the Park Gate (weekends and holidays) crossing into Canada from the United Kalispell Regional Medical Center, from late May through early October. for passes and information. States, call (506) 636-5064. (406) 752-5111, Whitefish’s North Two Medicine Ranger Station: Cameron Lake and Red Rock Canyon: Speed limits: Canada uses the metric Valley Hospital, (406) 863-3500, or the Located west of the Highway 49 turnoff These unstaffed interpretive exhibits are system, so be aware of speed limits when clinic in West Glacier, (406) 888-9924, near East Glacier in the park’s southeast found on Akamina Highway and Red Rock driving in Waterton. Speed limits are 25 which operates only during the summer Canyon Road, respectively—however, for to 45 mph on Glacier National Park roads months. At Browning, on the east side 2019, note that these roads are projected to unless otherwise posted. of Glacier, Blackfeet Indian Health be closed. Money: Both U.S. and Canadian dollars Service will treat non-tribal persons on Heritage Centre: The Heritage Centre in are divided into 100 cents, but exchange an emergency basis only; please call

hairballusa/iStock Waterton Townsite Park offers exhibits and rates vary daily. You can convert money at (406) 338-6164. Kalispell and Great literature on the history of Waterton Lakes banks near Glacier National Park and in the Falls provide helicopter medical teams in National Park, the townsite, and animals Townsite of Waterton. emergencies. In Canada, full hospital facilities and plants found in the park. It is open in the are available in Cardston, (403) 653-4411, summer months. BANKS or Pincher Creek,(403) 627-3333. Waterton Lakes National Park U.S. institutions serve Bigfork, Columbia Headquarters: Waterton’s headquarters Falls, Kalispell, Whitefish and Browning. GIFT SHOPS can be found five miles from the entrance. ATMs are available in St. Mary, Columbia Postcards and souvenirs are sold at Please call (403) 859-2224 for more Falls, East Glacier, West Glacier, Hungry hotels, gift shops and restaurants, as well information. It is open weekdays during the Horse, Coram and Waterton Townsite, and as in nearby gateway communities. For winter for information. area campstores and lodges. For currency collectibles, regional products and eco- exchange, go to The Money Exchange in tourism information, stop by The Trail of PARK NEWSPAPERS Tamarack Village Square in Waterton or the the Great Bear Gift Shop and Travel Centre Waterton-Glacier Guide, a newspaper aforementioned U.S. banks. All Waterton in Waterton, or the Crown of the Continent for both parks, is published several times a merchants accept U.S. currency. Discovery Center in West Glacier. Books year. The Ranger-led Activities Schedule, a and maps are sold at Logan Pass Visitor summer park publication, contains a complete CAMPING SUPPLIES & GROCERIES Center as well as at the Apgar, Many Glacier, Glacier in spring is a wildflower lover’s paradise. schedule of ranger-led activities (guided hikes, Supplies such as food, firewood, fuel, Polebridge and St. Mary visitor centers and ranger talks and special events) in Glacier. camping gear and first-aid kits are sold at ranger stations.

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LOST & FOUND Pass and the Goat Lick Overlook along LODGING & DINING Report or drop off lost and found items Highway 2 in Glacier, and the Linnet Lake at any Glacier visitor center—call (406) 888- and Townsite loop trails in Waterton. 7800. In Waterton, drop off found items The first wheelchair-accessible trail on Glacier National Park’s two main con- Outfitters can be booked here. Ptarmigan at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Glacier’s east side now provides access cessioners are Glacier Park Collection and Dining Room (BLD) serves Continental (RCMP) building during the summer, or call to Running Eagle Falls in Two Medicine Glacier National Park Lodges, operated and American cuisine with dramatic views (403) 859-2044. During the off-season, drop Valley. The trail is signed with messages by Xanterra Travel Collection. It is recom- of Many Glacier’s towering peaks. Swiss off found items at park headquarters. regarding the importance of this place in mended that, because of Glacier’s short and Interlaken Lounges (LD), located Blackfeet culture. season, you make reservations at any lodg- on the lobby level, have well-stocked bars. VEHICLE SERVICE & REPAIRS Lodging: Most hotels and visitor ing six months to a year in advance, par- Open mid-June through mid-September. More complicated repairs can be facilities in Glacier and some in Waterton ticularly for July and August. Rooms may For more information, call (855) 733-4522 handled in Columbia Falls (20 miles are wheelchair-accessible. become available due to cancellations, but or visit glaciernationalparklodges.com. southwest of West Glacier), in East Glacier American Indian Interpretive Tours: call early to secure your stay. For more in- and at Waterton Townsite. If your car Bus tours highlighting Blackfeet culture formation about restaurants, accommoda- 3. Rising Sun Motor Inn & Cabins is breaks down on a park road, contact a park and history in relation to Glacier’s natural tions and tours, stop at information desks situated along the Going-to-the-Sun ranger or warden, or call one of the main features are available. Depart from East located in the park hotels and inns. A ✆ in- Road in St. Mary Valley, surrounded by park numbers: (406) 888-7800 in Glacier Glacier, West Glacier, St. Mary, Apgar dicates that reservations are required. soaring mountain peaks. It has 72 cab- and (403) 859-2224 in Waterton. Village and Browning. Spring and fall tours ins and motor premises, as well as a are also available. Call (800) 786-9220 for 1. Located in East Glacier, the Glacier Park campstore, gift shop, and public show- ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES & SERVICES - more information. Lodge’s impressive lobby is lined with gi- ers. Two Dog Flats Grill (BLD) serves Park facilities accessible to visitors Museums: The Whitefish Museum, gantic Douglas-fir trees which always im- classic American cuisine. For more in- with disabilities are indicated throughout located in the heart of Whitefish, explores press visitors.•This majestic lodge has formation, call (855) 733-4522 or visit this guide by the - symbol. Many public the area’s logging and railroad history. 161 rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, glaciernationalparklodges.com. facilities are wheelchair-accessible. Visitors The Museum of the Plains Indian, located nine-hole golf course, pitch-and-putt, with mobility impairments may need in Browning, displays richly varied arts of lounge, gift shop and offers easy access to 4. Prince of Wales Hotel sits on a prom- assistance to reach facilities during winter Northern Plains Tribal peoples. Red Bus Tours and horseback tours. The ontory and features huge picture windows because of frequent heavy snows. Camping: Campgrounds at Fish Great Northern Dining Room (BD•) of- overlooking the string of mountains ring- Services: The park switchboards can Creek, Apgar, Sprague Creek, Avalanche, fers a full breakfast buffet and serves á la ing Waterton. In addition to 86 rooms, the receive calls from telephone devices for Rising Sun, Two Medicine. St. Mary carte comfort food with a Montana flare. property features a lounge, English-style the hearing-impaired (TDDs). To contact and Waterton Townsite have accessible Lunch is not served in the dining room. tearoom, gift shop and easy access to golf, Glacier, please call (406) 888-7806 and sites and accessible restrooms. Roads Empire Bar (LD) has a well-stocked bar horseback rides and boat tours. The Royal Stew- for Waterton, please call (403) 859-2224. through most campsites are paved, but and bar menu and is a popular gathering art Dining Room (BLD✆) serves fine English There are CDs that narrate most major wheelchair passage on foot trails may place for lunch. Open early June through and Continental cuisine. The Windsor Lounge park routes at gift shops. All self-guided require assistance. late September. For more information, call (LD) features traditional English fare and a full trails include printed brochures or signs for Contact Glacier National Park for a (844) 868-7474; glacierparkcollection.com. bar. Open late May through mid-September. For interpreting points of interest. complete listing of the accessible facilities more information, call (406) 892-2525 or visit Trails: Trail of the Cedars at and services in the free brochure entitled 2. Many Glacier Hotel is the largest lodge glacierparkcollection.com. Avalanche Campground—five miles Accessible Facilities & Services. At in the park and features stunning views of up Going-to-the-Sun Road from Lake Waterton, the Access Guide is available. Swiftcurrent Lake. Massive renovations 5. Lake McDonald Lodge, Cabins & Suites McDonald Lodge—is designed for all You can consult Easy Access to the now complete, the hotel also has a snack is one of the finest examples of Swiss chalet people to navigate. Other accessible National Parks, which is available in most bar and lounge, gift shop, and nightly enter- architecture. A short walkway leads from the trails include Swiftcurrent Lake Trail, bookstores. For more information, visit tainment. Glacier Park Boat Company tours hotel to the Lake McDonald shore. There is a the Oberlin Bend overlook near Logan nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm. and horseback rides from Swan Mountain gift shop and campstore on premises and easy

18 GLACIER NATIONAL PARK | | GLACIER NATIONAL PARK 19 LODGING & DINING LODGING & DINING access to Red Bus Tours, boat tours by Gla- trailhead, one of the most dramatic and cier Park Boat Co. and horseback rides from popular hikes in the parks. Open mid-June Swan Mountain Outfitters. Russell’s Fireside through mid-September, the property of- Dining Room (BLD) serves wild game, as fers several accommodation options­— well as more familiar dishes. Lucke’s Lounge from basic motel rooms to private cabins. 1 2 3 4 (LD) serves local micro brews and an exten- There is also a campstore, token-operated sive bar menu. Jammer Joe’s Grill & Pizzeria laundry, and public restrooms and show- (LD) serves pizzas, salads and sandwiches. ers. Nell’s (BLD•) offers casual dining Open mid-May through late September. For located in Many Glacier Valley, about a 7 more information, call (855) 733-4522 or visit mile from Many Glacier Hotel. The menu glaciernationalparklodges.com. features breakfast served all day, local Montana fare and pizza to go. • For more 5 6 8 9 6. Apgar Village Lodge & Cabins is set information, call (855) 733-4522 or visit amidst the old growth cedars along the south- glaciernationalparklodges.com. ern end of Lake McDonald and the shores of McDonald Creek. Most of the 48 rustic cabins 10. Granite Park Chalet is a National His- 10 11 12 have a kitchen (fridge, stove, toaster, coffee toric Landmark constructed by the Great maker). The units have electric heat, televi- Northern Railway in 1914. It has undergone views. Open early June through late and cozy accommodations, each with sions and shower stalls, but no telephones. extensive restoration, thanks to consider- September. Call (844) 868-7474 or visit its own private bathroom. For more in- Open mid-May to late September. For more able public and federal support. Granite glacierparkcollection.com for information. formation, call (844) 868-7474 or visit information, please call (406) 892-2525 or visit Park Chalet (June 27–September 12) cur- glacierparkcollection.com. The motel is glacierparkcollection.com. rently operates as a self-service hiker hos- 12. The Belton Chalet in West Glacier of- open early June through mid-September. tel; rooms hold up to six. Reservations are fers year-round accommodations, be it in 7. Village Inn at Apgar, situated along the required; linen service optional. For more their beautifully restored lodge or garden- 14. West Glacier RV Park & Cabins, with southern shore of Lake McDonald, boasts information, call (888) 345-2649 or visit surrounded cottages, which offer privacy for 60’ and 80’ pull-through sites and modern breathtaking views of Lake McDonald Valley graniteparkchalet.com. groups or romantic retreats. There is a gift cabins steps from the park, is slated to open and the Continental Divide. Open late May Note: Despite being in the rebuilding phase shop, day spa, reading and writing area, shuf- in July 2019. Call (844) 868-7474 or visit through late September. The Inn offers easy ac- after the Sprague Fire, the Sperry kitchen of fleboard, ping pong, complimentary coffee glacierparkcollection.com. cess to gift shops, horseback rides from Swan the Sperry Chalet is open and serving a daily and tea, board games, books and puzzle li- Mountain Outfitters and boat rentals. Fore backcountry lunch from supplies received via brary. Belton Grill Dining Room (D) makes more information, call (855) 733-4522 or visit mule train. Horseback rides are also available fresh fare with local ingredients. Open 5 p.m. LODGING & DINING glaciernationalparklodges.com on Saturdays and Sundays. to 10 p.m. Belton Tap Room (D) offers fine OUTSIDE THE PARK wine, spirits and Montana-made beer. Open Accommodations and restaurants can also 8. West Glacier Motel & Cabins of- 11. St. Mary Lodge & Resort, at Glacier’s 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call be found in Glacier’s gateway communities fers rustic, comfortable accommodations east entrance on Going-to-the-Sun Road, (888) 235-8665 or visit beltonchalet.com. and in the town of Waterton Park. Contact for an enjoyable stay on the western en- provides a combination of natural beauty Glacier Country at (800) 338-5072; Ka- trance to Glacier National Park. Open late and modern comforts. The resort boasts an 13. Located 10 miles inside Glacier Na- lispell Convention & Visitors Bureau at May through mid-September. Please call array of unique dining venues, a gift shop, tional Park’s west entrance, Motel Lake (888) 888-2308; or Cut Bank Area Chamber (844) 868-7474; glacierparkcollection.com. grocery store, espresso bar, gas station, McDonald (not pictured) is nestled near of Commerce at (406) 873-4041 for more sporting goods store, satellite TV and Wi- the shores of the largest lake within information. For Waterton accommodations, 9. Swiftcurrent Motor Inn & Cabins is Fi in the lobby of the main lodge. Snow- the park, 300 yards from Lake McDon- please call (800) 215-2395. For general information, contact the Waterton Lakes one mile from the Many Glacier Hotel and goose Grille & Mountain Bar (BLD) ald Lodge. The 27 rustic-yet-welcom- National Park at (403) 859-2224. a stone’s throw from the Iceberg Lake has an extensive menu and dramatic park ing rooms feature modest amenities

20 GLACIER NATIONAL PARK | | GLACIER NATIONAL PARK 21 WHO’S WHOPARK AT THE PARK REGULATIONS PARK REGULATIONS & SAFETY clothes for every day of the year. The TICKS & SAFETY higher altitude increases the amount of While they are difficult to see, always ultraviolet light reaching your skin. The thin keep an eye out for ticks. These arachnids Enjoy a safe visit and help protect the path near Apgar and two unpaved paths air can adversely affect even the strongest can carry a variety of diseases, including parks’ natural features by adhering to the near West Glacier. Waterton has four of individuals. Better safe than sorry! Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme following park regulations: hiking trails that permit bicycle travel. Disease. If bitten, check for a rash in the Note: Check with park rangers for DRIVING area and watch for flu-like symptoms. If LITTER updates on any pavement preservation Be alert while driving in the parks. they appear, consult a doctor immediately. Pack out all you pack in, and please projects affecting Going-to-the-Sun Road. Wildlife feed along roadsides and recycle when possible. It is illegal to litter sometimes jump in front of cars. Mountain RODENTS & HANTAVIRUS or feed the animals in the parks. FIREARMS & FIREWORKS roads are narrow and occasionally littered Deer mice are possible carriers of As of 2010, federal law allows people (who with fallen rock. Watch for drivers who Hantavirus. Initial symptoms are almost PETS can legally possess firearms under applicable may stop to avoid hazards, view wildlife or identical to the onset of flu. Avoid exposure Pets must be leashed and under federal, state and local laws) to legally take pictures. The Blackfeet Reservation by avoiding rodent infested areas. If you have the owner’s control at all times while possess firearms within Glacier National is open range for livestock. Be alert for all potentially been exposed and exhibit flu-like in the parks. They are allowed, but not Park. The law does not change prohibitions animals on roadways east of the park. symptoms, seek medical care immediately. encouraged, on Waterton trails. Pets are on the use of firearms in national parks; prohibited on all Glacier trails (except paved hunting and recreational use of firearms are HYPOTHERMIA WATER HAZARDS bike trails at Apgar Village), in park hotels still prohibited. Federal law also prohibits This life-threatening condition occurs when Drowning is tied with hiking and climbing (except for designated guide, service, and/ firearms in certain facilities in this park. the body is so chilled it can no longer warm accidents as the number one cause of or hearing companion animals) and itself. It can happen even on a cool summer death in Glacier. Use extreme caution near anywhere in the backcountry. Kennels are HIKING day when you are tired and wet. Warning water. Visitors should be aware of extreme available in Columbia Falls, Kalispell, Cut Please stay on established trails. Taking signs include shivering and disorientation. low temperature water danger. Giardiasis is Bank, Pincher Creek and Cardston. shortcuts destroys fragile, high-altitude Seek shelter and raise your body temperature caused by a parasite (Giardia lamblia) found vegetation and causes erosion. by drinking warm liquids. Be sure during this in lakes and streams. Persistent, severe VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS time to monitor breathing. When traveling in diarrhea, abdominal cramps and nausea Vehicles crossing Logan Pass between STEWARDSHIP the backcountry, carry clothes for layering. are symptoms of this disease. Hikers and Avalanche and Rising Sun must be no more It is illegal to collect cultural and natural backpackers are urged to filter or treat water than 8 feet wide (including mirrors) and 21 artifacts—and features like wildflowers, taken from park lakes and streams. feet long. Vehicles in excess of 10 feet in antlers and rocks—in the parks. PACKING ESSENTIALS height need to exercise caution to avoid WILD ANIMALS hitting rock overhangs. Oversize vehicles STAYING SAFE Don’t hit the trail without: All wildlife should be considered • Topographic Map and Compass + GPS and commercial trucks must cross the dangerous. Glacier and Waterton are home • Whistle Continental Divide by way of U.S. Highway 2. As in any mountainous area, an to grizzlies, black bears, wolves, wolverines, • Flashlight or Headlamp understanding of alpine weather, terrain mountain goats and mountain lions. All • Sunglasses, Sunscreen and Hat BICYCLING and hazards is necessary. The following are bears, mountain goats and mountain lions • High-energy Food and Plenty of Water Glacier does not allow bicycle traffic a few tips to make your visit a safe one. are extremely dangerous and should be • Appropriate Clothing and Extra Layers along Lake McDonald between Apgar and avoided. Feeding or harassing animals is • Waterproof Matches Sprague Creek, and eastbound from Logan ALTITUDE • Insect Repellent strictly prohibited by law. Creek and Logan Pass, from 11 a.m. to Because Glacier and Waterton are • Pocket Knife 4 p.m. daily between June 15 and Labor several thousand feet above sea level, • First-Aid Kit For answers to all your questions, Day. Bicycle travel is prohibited on all come prepared with appropriate footwear, • Sturdy Footwear go to OhRanger.com Glacier hiking trails except for one paved high SPF sunscreen and appropriate

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SIGHTS TO SEE this glacial valley of creaking glaciers and leaving the lower fall apparently springing iceberg-filled lakes. from solid rock. There is a wheelchair- The 5.5-mile (one way) Grinnell accessible loop with interpretive trail Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Logan Pass, an area filled with lush meadows Glacier Trail from Many Glacier Hotel signs explaining its significance to the Parks are a paradise for outdoor of wildflowers and surrounded by jagged brings hikers to one of the most visible Blackfeet culture. • enthusiasts of all kinds! peaks. There is about a 500-foot increase in glaciers—for now—in the park. Along the elevation. Note that the Logan Pass section way, it passes beautiful mountain views WATERTON LAKES GLACIER NATIONAL PARK of Going-to-the-Sun Road is usually open and vibrant wildflower displays. Hikers can NATIONAL PARK from mid-June through the third weekend of ride the Many Glacier tour boats along APGAR October, weather permitting. During the Sun Swiftcurrent and Josephine lakes, or take a CAMERON LAKE Lake McDonald is one of the most Road rehabilitation, after the third Monday horseback ride for part of the trail’s length. Visit Cameron Lake in Waterton for scenic lakes in the park. It is also the longest in September, Logan Pass is accessible Although Iceberg Lake’s glacier a better understanding of the unusual and deepest. Immense glaciers carved by vehicle from the east side only, disappeared long ago, it still delights visitors aspects of this mountainous region. the 10-mile-long, 464-foot-deep lake. The weather permitting. with a flotilla of icebergs that sometimes Trail and road signs and a visitor center Kootenai people called it “Sacred Dancing Other popular stops near Logan Pass remain into July and August. The lake lies at explain how plants and animals adapt Lake” and performed ceremonies on the include Oberlin Bend, Weeping Wall, Big the base of a 3,000-foot sheer cliff, and its to environments that change within just shore. Guided boat tours, Red Bus Tours, Bend and Haystack Creek to the west, freezing waters have long been rumored a few thousand feet in elevation.Note: horseback riding, fishing and recreational and the East Side Tunnel, Siyeh Bend, to be home to Montana’s fur-bearing trout Cameron Lake was affected in the Kenow boating are popular activities at the lake. Jackson Glacier Overlook and Sun Rift (or so mischievous mountain men told Fire and may be closed off to visitors. Gorge to the east. newcomers). It is reached via a 4.8-mile LOGAN PASS (one way) trail from Swiftcurrent Motor Inn CRYPT LAKE Straddling the Continental Divide, this MANY GLACIER & Cabins in Many Glacier. Newsweek magazine once rated the 1.5-mile (one-way) mountain pass to the Visitors can enjoy boat cruises, Crypt Lake Trail the best in Canada. A overlook crosses the Hanging Gardens of horseback rides and trails while exploring TWO MEDICINE popular way to start the trip is to take a tour Many believe the park’s most dazzling boat down Waterton Lake to the trailhead. colors of rock and foliage are in Two The trail then ascends 5.4 miles past Medicine Valley, near East Glacier. Here, waterfalls into the mountains. An enlarged mountains of red, yellow and green stone natural tunnel in the cliff leads to Crypt

Boogich/iStock encircle lakes filled with fish. Lake itself, hidden behind mountain walls. Because of the way valleys curve and twist in the Two Medicine area, hikers often THE RED ROCK PARKWAY laud it for containing the most dramatic The narrow Red Rock Parkway travels collection of trails and viewpoints. 9.3 miles up the Blakiston Valley through The name is reported to have been rolling grasslands and ends at Red Rock derived from the name “Two Medicine Canyon. The parkway is the best place Lodge Creek,” so called because at one to see where Waterton’s classic prairie time there were two “medicine lodges” meets mountain landscape. At the end of located on either side of the creek. the parkway, a short, self-guided trail loops Running Eagle Falls, near Two Medicine around the canyon. In June, the wildflower Lake, is also known as “Trick Falls.” One and wildlife viewing is great along the road. waterfall tumbles over a cliff and another Note: The parkway was affected in the Montana is known as the “Big Sky State” for a reason, and it’s just as applicable during they daytime pours out of a huge hole in the cliff wall. Kenow Fire and may be closed to vehicles than at night. St. Mary’s Lake is particularly impressive after the sunsets. Later in the season, the upper fall dries up, beyond the Bellevue Trailhead.

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From prehistoric days to the present, the Assiniboine. These other tribes visited area’s claim to fame has been its beauty the mountains of Glacier and Waterton as and its trade routes. The American Indians well, since many of them venerated the knew the region’s passes and trails, and spirits of creation, weather and knowledge used them to journey from one hunting believed to be living there. ground to another. The eastern prairies of The mountains also contained routes DON’T Montana and Alberta were home to great these tribes could cross on their own herds of American bison, also known as buffalo expeditions. The Blackfeet, in turn, buffalo. Bison were a primary food source chased the hunters back over the passes to many of the region’s American Indians, when they found them, or crossed the who also fished and hunted other animals passes themselves to raid and intimidate in the mountains. their neighbors. TRASH The Blackfeet people of the northern plains dominated “The Backbone of the AMERICAN INDIAN BELIEFS World” long before any European explorer The region’s American Indians believe NATURE confronted the area now known as the that spiritual beings (or values) live in Rocky Mountains. The Blackfeet were every feature of the land. Animals not only aggressive, and protected their east-slope symbolize characteristics—such as gossip buffalo hunting grounds from incursion in the raven or strength and wisdom in the by the western tribes of the Kalispell grizzly bear—but are also the embodiment and Kootenai, and interlopers from the of spirits who can teach those qualities ® south such as the Crow, Sioux and to humans. As a Blackfeet elder said, Aramark and Leave No Trace want to ensure visitors are equipped with the best information NPS and resources to enjoy our parks and leave them better than we found them!

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The Blackfeet people inhabited the area around the Continental Divide long before Europeans explored the area.

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AMERICAN INDIANS IN MONTANA had they found it, probably would have Marias Pass lay. Marias was important simplified their journey over the mountains. because it is the lowest mountain pass Consider taking a guided tour of a reser- Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Other Europeans and Americans between Canada and Mexico, so its low vation to learn more about local American Alberta, Canada: (403) 553-2731 traveling the area in the early 1800s were altitude and easy grade made it perfect for Indian culture. Tours offered by Blackfeet mostly fur trappers seeking beaver skins trains to cross the Continental Divide. Historical Tours go to old bison jumps, the Museum of the Plains Indian for fashionable top hats. Blackfeet raiding Stevens’ good fortune was at the sites of old camps and other historic sites of Browning, MT: (406) 338-2230 parties from the east-slope tribe protected expense of the Blackfeet who, by the the Blackfeet Nation. For more information, their valuable lands by attacking neighboring 1880s, were devastated by smallpox please call any of the phone numbers below. Sun Tours (American Indian tribes and the occasional foreign traveler. epidemics and frequent persecution by the Interpretive Tours) To the north, John Palliser’s 1858 U.S. government. The railroad line crossed Blackfeet Historical Tour East Glacier, MT: (800) 786-9220 British expedition was scouting a route the mountains in 1891 and spawned a Heart Butte, MT: (406) 338-7406 Bus tours highlight Blackfeet culture and to the Pacific Ocean for the Hudson’s number of work camps. Two of them Blackfeet Nation Office history in relation to Glacier’s natural fea- Bay Company. Lieutenant T. W. Blakiston eventually ­became the towns of Belton Browning, MT: (406) 338-7521 tures. Tours Depart East Glacier, West penetrated the Waterton area and began (West Glacier) and Midvale (East Glacier). Glacier, St. Mary and Browning areas. Tour bestowing names, including Waterton Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes season is May 15–September 30, daily. Lakes, in honor of English naturalist Charles THE BLACKFEET Pablo, MT: (406) 675-2700 glaciersuntours.com. • Waterton. Although Waterton never visited Word finally began to spread about the lakes, his reputation for bold and the plight of the Blackfeet. With the last eccentric globe-trotting lent the area an bison in the area killed in 1882, there was everything under the sky has a voice to THE FIRST EUROPEAN exciting aura. rampant starvation on the Blackfeet speak with and knowledge to tell. EXPLORERS ARRIVE Reservation during the winters of 1883 Thus, according to many tribes’ Many French and English (and even a THE RIDE OF THE IRON HORSE and 1884. James Willard Schultz, an philosophies, humans are just one few Spanish) trappers passed through Hints about a perfect mountain pass American who had long traveled with instrument in an ongoing orchestra of the Glacier and Waterton area in the late to run a railroad over the Rockies kept them and had become a full member of life. They are responsible for keeping 1700s, seeking furs and trade routes. explorers searching Glacier for a number one band, decided to help his friends. themselves in tune and playing correctly. British trapper David Thompson is generally of years. Although many of the region’s He wrote to George Bird Grinnell, the To that end, almost every aspect of tribal credited as the first European to record American Indians knew the location of influential editor of Forest & Stream life has a spiritual ritual attached to it, from his impressions of the area in the 1780s. Marias Pass, it wasn’t well-known by magazine. Through his magazine and the way a tipi is set up to the way a hunter Of the towering Rocky Mountains, he American explorers because the Blackfeet powerful government friends, Grinnell requests an animal’s forgiveness before he wrote, “[T]heir immense masses of snow guarded it closely. Railroad scouts asked helped increase government aid to kills it to feed his family. appeared above the clouds and formed an American Indian guides for clues and the Blackfeet. Because the mountains of Glacier impassable barrier even to the Eagle.” were generally led over safer, but steeper, Grinnell was introduced to the area and Waterton are thought to be home mountain routes. by Schultz and declared it “The Crown to spirits, members of many area tribes LEWIS & CLARK In the 1850s, Washington Territorial of the Continent.” Visiting many times journey there on vision quests. Chief These intrepid explorers’ famous Governor Isaac Stevens—hoping to pacify between 1880 and 1900, he initiated the Mountain, in the northeast corner of expedition across the American West took the area’s residents so his explorers could movement to declare the area a national Glacier, was—and still is—widely revered them very near Glacier in 1806. Captain find a railroad right-of-way—started to park. Grinnell is celebrated today as the as the home of powerful medicine. Its Meriwether Lewis took three men with negotiate treaties with the various tribes. “Father of Glacier National Park.” authority is easy to recognize, given him to find the headwaters of the Marias its unusual appearance. It stands in River on the east side of the Rockies. The A PASSAGE WEST FOOL’S GOLD the prairie away from the rest of the weather was overcast, and they had little In 1889, an explorer for the Great As more Americans and Canadians mountains, like a warrior chief leading his idea of what lay around them. The clouds Northern Railway named John F. became aware of the area, rumors spread tribe to the rising sun. blocked their view of Marias Pass, which, Stevens finally figured out where the vital about vast gold, copper and oil deposits in

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NPS AMERICAN INDIANS TODAY

The American Indian tribes of Montana NPS and Alberta actively maintain their ancient cultures and traditions while finding ways to keep in step with today’s society.

THE RESERVES The Blackfeet Nation in Montana borders nearly all of eastern Glacier National Park, while the Blood Indian Reserve in Canada lies east of Waterton Lakes National Park. The Piegan Reserve lies north of Waterton near Pincher Creek. To the southwest, the Reservation of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai covers 1.2 million acres and sur- A Civilian Conservation Corps crew pose at their Many Glacier camp circa 1933. rounds half of Montana’s largest natural lake, Flathead Lake. Nine other tribes have or share Glacier. Prospectors rushed in, drilled oil to just 13.5 square miles. Then, in 1914, reservations within Montana and make up wells and sunk mine shafts. In spite of the a reorganization of the Canadian forest about nine percent of the state’s population. Bird Rattler of the Blackfeet Nation in full dress, photograph circa 1933. feverish interest, prospectors found no preservation system resulted in the commercial quantities of oil or minerals. expansion of the park to almost 500 MAKING A LIVING square miles. Reshuffling of government These tribes are working to improve their original Blackfeet languages considered to be NATIONAL PARK STATUS boundaries changed the park’s size three lives through community and education proj- the glue holding their traditions together. The By the turn of the century, 10 years of more times, eventually placing the park at ects. They have been initiated to ensure that Museum of the Plains Indian in Browning ex- active lobbying by George Bird Grinnell its current 195 square miles. residents of reservations receive training and hibits a world-renowned collection of ancient created the momentum needed to make opportunities for jobs in the area to help sup- and modern American-Indian art and artifacts. Glacier a national park and attracted THE PARKS TODAY port the local economy. One such program— The Salish Cultural Center in St. Ignatius and the attention of the U.S. Congress. On In 1995, Waterton-Glacier was named developed through the coordinated efforts of the Kootenai Cultural Center in Elmo offer ex- May 11, 1910, President Taft signed the world’s first international peace park the Blackfeet Tribe, Glacier Park Collection and hibits about these tribes’ cultural traditions. the bill creating 1,600-square-mile World Heritage Site. This designation area colleges­—provides education and training The World Heritage Site, Head-Smashed-In Glacier National Park. Glacier’s first honors parks for their outstanding natural in the hospitality industry, along with opportuni- Buffalo Jump, is located in Alberta and recalls superintendent, William Logan, spent and cultural values. ties for graduates to work at GPC facilities. In how American Indians hunted bison before that first summer attempting to control Recognizing that Glacier and Waterton addition, the work of local American Indian arti- horses and rifles. numerous forest fires. Glacier’s centennial are not self-contained ecosystems, park sans is featured in many GPC gift shops. Cultural traditions are maintained through was celebrated throughout 2010. managers work together to protect the special events, such as the Blackfeet’s Across the border, thanks to the efforts parks and help shape the growth of PRESERVING CULTURE North American Indian Days, held July 11– of conservationist Frederick Godsal, surrounding communities. Administrators & TRADITION 14, 2019, and the Blackfeet’s Heart Butte the Canadian Parliament approved for both parks maintain a spirit of Preserving culture is another important goal Society Celebration, held the second week Waterton Lakes Forest Park in 1895. cooperation unusual between government for the region’s American Indians. Programs, of August annually; and the Salish-Koote- Later, it was renamed Waterton Lakes bureaus, let alone separate countries. such as the one at the Piegan Institute in nai’s big festivals, including the Arlee Pow Dominion Park. Timber and mining Together, they are setting an impressive Browning, near East Glacier, rediscover the Wow, taking place July 3–July 7, 2019. interests there diminished the park example for the future.

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PRESERVATION Then, in 2017, Glacier’s Sprague Fire management personnel use horns, cracker made headlines. Lightning struck near the shells and other annoyances to haze bears Gunsight Trail in mid-August, devastating away from human developments. Waterton-Glacier International Peace and fertilizes certain soil types. As a result the Sperry Chalet. It continued until October, Park was recognized as a Biosphere of fire management, vegetation build-up affecting nearly 17,000 acres. As of mid- PLEASE RECYCLE Reserve in 1976 and designated again as has been reduced in developed areas. 2019, closures are still in effect. Its cousin, Recycling receptacles are available in the Waterton-Glacier International Peace To protect campgrounds, hotels and other the Kenow Fire, affected nearly 40% of both parks for some materials, and there Park World Heritage Site in 1995. This lofty developed areas in the park, the NPS and Waterton. Much of the west side of the park are trash bins for other refuse. The National title means several things. The world’s first Parks Canada use predictive modeling to is closed through 2019 to rehabilitate. Park Service, Glacier National Park Lodges, international peace parks hold unparalleled gauge a fire’s potential to burn out of control The Howe Ride Fire started on August Glacier Park Collection. and Parks Canada resources, they are in nearly pristine and determine when and how suppression 12, 2018, and caused the Lake McDonald conduct in-house recycling programs for environmental condition and they need actions should occur. Human-caused fires Lodge and the entire North McDonald wastepaper and other recyclables. protection to stay that way. are suppressed, with the exception of corridor to evacuate within 24 hours of carefully managed prescribed fires set by the start of the fire. Several structures A PLAN FOR GLACIER’S FUTURE ALPINE PROTECTION park specialists to burn specific areas for were lost. In 2019, visitors should expect The National Park Service prepares Mix high altitude, harsh weather and specific objectives. congestion and closures in the North Lake and releases a variety of planning and heavy visitor traffic and you’ve got a recipe Once a forest fire is controlled, park McDonald area due to utility repair work. environmental documents to help guide for destruction of a fragile area. Much of the workers may spend more time eliminating management of park resources, manage soil that produces the park’s wildflowers is the scars of suppression—fire lines— PLANT MANAGEMENT increasing visitor use, and expand the only a few inches thick. In places such as than they did fighting the actual blaze. Glacier’s native plant restoration crews life of the park. These documents are Logan Pass, where thousands of hikers go This is a relatively recent change in fire have been hard at work restoring vegetation available to the public online and are daily, indiscriminate wandering tramples management practices. Though not all to disturbed parklands. Crews revegetate regularly updated. Access them by visiting and destroys the thin net of vegetation that impacts of a wildfire are desirable, they are approximately five to eight acres each year, nps.gov/glac/parkmgmt/planning.htm. makes Hanging Gardens famous. often a natural and healthy component of including front and backcountry campgrounds, To protect fragile soil and plants, park the ecosystem. You can spot the location roadsides and other areas of high visitor use. GLACIER NATIONAL PARK trail crews built a boardwalk that spans of recent fires on park roads and trails Visitors can take a tour of the park’s native VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATES part of the 1.5-mile trail leading from the now carpeted by an abundance of native plant nursery. Scores of high school students Comprised of volunteers, this nonprofit visitor center to Hidden Lake Overlook, wildflowers, grasses, shrubs and untold help with projects each year, and volunteers organization educates visitors about the one of the most popular sights in the park. numbers of tree seedlings—the start of a are always welcome. park’s resources, raises funds for projects Temporary restrictions are implemented new, younger forest. A mix of young and and assists park management with each summer to limit off-trail travel that can old trees and a variety of other vegetation WILDLIFE PRESERVATION volunteer services on various trail clearing seriously damage fragile alpine flowers as creates a diverse and healthy ecosystem for Park rangers and wardens have the and other rehabilitation projects. snow melts and plants emerge. Don’t be both plants and animals. constant duty of asking visitors not to a meadow stomper! Tread lightly, whether feed wildlife. Safety warnings, animal GLACIER NATIONAL PARK walking or skiing on nature trails or on RECENT LARGE FIRE SEASONS life histories and explanations of park LICENSE PLATE backcountry trails. Do not walk in areas In 2006, during an extensive dry regulations are part of the rangers’ guided Montana residents can buy Glacier closed to foot traffic. and warm period, the Red Eagle Fire walks and evening programs that help National Park vanity plates, featuring a photo started south of St. Mary Lake. Despite educate visitors. of Lake McDonald. Each is $40 ($20 to FIRE MANAGEMENT suppression efforts, the fire traveled almost Park rangers and wardens also try to renew), and $20 goes to the Glacier National Fire is an essential natural process seven miles in just a few hours, leaving the inform the animals. Requiring visitors to Park Conservancy, supporting projects in that revitalizes forests. It creates new park boundary and crossing U.S. Highway keep their food in animal-proof containers Glacier preservation, education, research meadows for grazing wildlife, removes 89 just south of St. Mary. All in all, it burned teaches wildlife that free meals will and celebrations. For more information, call choked undergrowth from wooded areas just over 34,000 acres of land. not be available at campgrounds. Bear (406) 892-3250 or visit glacier.org.

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THINGS TO DO culture and history in relation to Glacier’s information, please contact Glacier Park natural features. They depart from East Boat Company at (406) 257-2426 or visit Glacier, West Glacier, St. Mary and Browning. glacierparkboats.com. SPRING, SUMMER & FALL BUS TOURS For more information, call (800) 786-9220. M.V. International is the flagship Take a ride back in time while you view of the Waterton Inter-Nation Shoreline PARK PROGRAMS the sites of Glacier National Park in style BACKPACKING & GUIDED DAY HIKES Cruise Company Ltd. on Waterton Lake. Glacier: Free evening talks, slide on one of the historic Red Buses. These Guided backpacking and day-hiking park This 72-foot ship was built in 1927 to shows and guided walks are among the vintage motor coaches, built by the White tours can be arranged from mid-May through complement the Prince of Wales Hotel. many park programs that will pique your Motor Company, travel over the Going-to- September. Please visit Glacier Guides Inc. at One of the routes includes a stop at the curiosity about Glacier’s cultural, natural the-Sun Road and link all of the park’s hotels glacierguides.com or call (406) 387-5555 Crypt Lake trailhead, the start of one of and historic wonders. and inns. These bright red coaches have for more ­information. Please also see the Canada’s most famous day hikes. The Park ranger naturalists lead free walks roll-back canvas tops offering spectacular “Walking & Hiking” chapter. Waterton Lake trip usually takes about and day hikes on popular trails, interpreting views. To book a Red Bus Tour and let two hours. Please contact Waterton each area’s plants and animals, and Glacier National Park Lodges do the driving, FIELD SEMINARS Inter-Nation Shoreline Cruise Company recalling native tales. Activities and times visit glaciernationalparklodges.com Glacier Institute offers half-day to multi- Ltd. (in summer) at (403) 859-2362 or visit are listed in the Ranger-led Activity Guide, or call (855) 733-4522. Reservations are day classes on topics such as art, history, watertoncruise.com. available in the park visitor centers; please highly recommended. geology and natural science. College credit Rent small boats at Lake McDonald, Apgar, call (406) 888-7800 or visit nps.gov/glac/ Sun Tours provides American Indian can be arranged for many courses. Waterton Two Medicine, Many Glacier and Cameron planyourvisit/brochures.htm. interpretive tours that highlight Blackfeet Natural History Association also offers Lake. Keep alert for changes in wind and Waterton: Various interpretive and several special educational programs in the weather, and head to shore if you see a storm educational programs are offered at summer. Please contact Glacier Institute at on the horizon. Although both parks have Waterton. These include theater programs, (406) 755 -1211, Waterton Natural History patrol boats, lake water is extremely cold and

children’s programs and guided tours. Shutterstock Association at (403) 859-2624, or visit lakeshores are often empty, making it difficult Some programs require a fee. Ask for more glacierinstitute.org for more information. to find help in an emergency. Personal information at the Waterton Visitor Centre watercrafts (Jet Skis®, Wave Runners®, etc.) or Heritage Centre, or call (403) 859-5133. BICYCLING are not allowed in either park. The free, full-day International Peace Bicycling is a popular way to tour Glacier Park Hike is offered every Tuesdays and and Waterton. Cyclists should be aware that FISHING Fridays in July and August, and spans park roads are winding and narrow, and have Whitefish, Kokanee salmon, Arctic grayling both parks. Led by a U.S. park ranger and limited shoulder space. At Glacier, during and five kinds of trout are examples of fish a Canadian park interpreter, the hike starts busy summer months (June 15 to Labor Day) that can be found in park waters. Please in Waterton, stops near the International and the most congested hours of the day note that all bull trout caught in Glacier and Boundary for lunch, and goes on to Goat (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), bicycles are not permitted Waterton must be immediately released to Haunt Ranger Station. A boat cruise brings along Lake McDonald, between Apgar and help protect this endangered species from the group back to Waterton on the half- Sprague Creek, and eastbound between extinction. Also, the use of lead-free fishing day trip. Cruise tickets are $13–$33 CAN Logan Creek and Logan Pass. Please check sinkers or jigs is required in both parks. (one-way trip), depending on age, and can at a visitor center for more information. A fishing license is not necessary to fish be purchased at the dock. There is also at Glacier, but anglers should be familiar a shuttle that can take you from Upper BOATING with park regulations and limits. Pick up a Waterton Lake to the Crypt trailhead Boats generally operate from mid-May copy of Glacier’s fishing regulations at any ($13-$26 CAN). For more information, call to mid-September with park interpreters entrance station or visitor center. The North (403) 859-2362; watertoncruise.com. Most of the red buses on the Jammer tour are on-board for many of the trips. Tours and Middle Forks of the Flathead River, which (Fees subject to change.) restored originals from the 1930s. average one hour, round-trip. For more border the park, are subject to Montana State

34 GLACIER NATIONAL PARK | | GLACIER NATIONAL PARK 35 THINGS TO DO THINGS TO DO fishing regulations and do require a license. In (403) 859-2462 for more information. Waterton-Glacier Suites, (403) 859-2004. Waterton, anglers need to obtain a Canadian Call (403) 653-2449 or (403) 653-2089 in Winter camping is available at Glacier’s St.

National Parks fishing permit. It costs $34.30 the off-season. Shutterstock Mary Campground and Apgar picnic areas. CAN for a one-year permit or $9.80 CAN Riders may also bring their own horses Backcountry permits are available for up to for a day pass (fees subject to change). into the parks, although horses are prohibited seven nights in advance. Winter camping These permits are valid in all Canadian in some areas. Inquire at the backcountry and winter backcountry permits are free. national parks. permit office for details. Waterton also has winter camping, which is at the Pass Creek picnic area. GOLF RIVER RAFTING At 3,000 feet above sea level or higher, The Middle and North Forks of the ROAD & WEATHER CONDITIONS golf takes on a whole new dimension. Flathead River provide a range of rafting Going-to-the-Sun Road from West Duffers can nail the long drives within adventures. The Middle Fork, along Glacier to Lake McDonald Lodge (a distance Waterton Park and in East Glacier and Glacier’s southern border, contains some of 10 miles) and the east entrance to St. West Glacier just outside the park. Please excellent white water. The North Fork, Mary Campground (a distance of 1.5 miles) call Glacier Park Lodge Golf Course at bordering Glacier to the west, has both is open all year and (weather permitting) (406) 226-5642 for more information fast and calm water. It is popular for all- is plowed during winter, as is the main about golfing in East Glacier; please call day sightseeing tours because it meanders road to Waterton. Akamina Parkway is the Northwest Montana Golf Association past Glacier’s Livingston Mountain Range. plowed to Little Prairie but is likely closed at (406) 755-8080 for more information Numerous rafting companies provide trips for fire rehabilation. U.S. 2 and 89 are about golfing in northwest Montana; and, of varying lengths, including Glacier Raft Co., plowed as well and allow some access for Waterton golf information, please (800) 235-6781; Great Northern Whitewater, to Glacier’s remote southern boundary, call (403) 859-2114. (800) 735-7897; Glacier Guides Inc., 406- St. Mary Valley, Two Medicine Valley and Snowshoeing is a great way to see parts of the 387-5555; and Wild River Adventures, park that most visitors never will. Many Glacier Valley. Current road status is HORSEBACK RIDING (800) 700-7056. available at home.nps.gov/applications/ For updated information on guided You can also bring your own raft or glac/roadstatus/roadstatus.cfm. horseback riding and drop camp services, boat to run the rivers. Stop in at Hungry WINTER contact Swan Mountain Outfitters, the Horse Ranger Station on the Flathead Guided snowshoe hikes are offered on the CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING exclusive providers of trail rides in Glacier National Forest near West Glacier or call weekends from early January through mid- & SNOWSHOEING National Park. Call (406) 387-4405 or (406) 387-5243 for more information. March; meet at the Apgar Visitor Center. To Snowshoers and skiers can enjoy the visit swanmountainglacier.com for preserve the winter solitude, snowmobiles long, gentle stretches of road on the eastern more information. WILDLIFE WATCHING are not permitted in either park. and western sections of Going-to-the-Sun Day rides are offered out of three in- In Glacier, look for marmots, deer, gray Road, the Camas Road, and the road into park locations: Apgar, (406) 888-5010; jays, ravens, raptors and countless songbirds. VISITOR SERVICES Two Medicine Valley. In Waterton, routes Lake McDonald, (406) 888-5121; and Logan Pass in Glacier is a prime spot for The parks’ major hotels are closed from the Little Prairie picnic area, which has Many Glacier, (406) 732-4203. Day rides, mountain goats, while Many Glacier Valley between October and May, but West washrooms and a kitchen shelter with a dinner rides and overnight trips are offered and Waterton are home to bighorn sheep. Glacier, Essex, Kalispell, East Glacier, wood-burning stove, are great for families out of West Glacier. Call (406) 387-4566. The Goat Lick turnout along U.S. Highway Browning, Columbia Falls, Whitefish and and novice skiers. The rolling terrain is not Horse rides lasting from one hour to a full 2 on Glacier’s southern border is also a Cut Bank host winter enthusiasts. Please difficult and is very scenic, particularly at day are also available through outfitters common spot to see mountain goats, as call Glacier Country at (800) 338-5072 or Cameron Lake. More experienced skiers in East Glacier. Alpine Stables in well as an occasional elk. Two Dog Flats near visit glaciermt.com for more information. can look to the parks’ interiors, like around Waterton will also board horses overnight. St. Mary Lake and the forests around West Winter lodging is available at: Waterton Avalanche Lake, Bowman Lake and Many Alpine Stables provides guided horse Glacier are prime elk and coyote habitat. Lakes Lodge, (403) 859-2150; Crandall Glacier Valley. Note: For 2019, the area tours in Waterton in summer; please call Always maintain a safe distance from wildlife. Mountain Lodge, (403) 859-2288; and around Cameron Lake may be closed.

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WALKING & HIKING TRAILS OF GLACIER & WATERTON LAKES Round-Trip Difficulty Trail Distance Elevation The parks are best experienced on foot. to return. Please see section on bears Trailhead Description Time Gain Only on the trail can you truly appreciate for more information. Trail of the Cedars A pleasant stroll through the old-growth 0.7-mile loop Easy the mountains for their beauty and power. • Rock climbing is not recommended Avalanche Campground cedar-hemlock forest along Avalanche 30 minutes Level Creek. • Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, due to the unstable, crumbly nature of (may be closed for construction) there’s a trail for you. the park’s ancient sedimentary rock. Swiftcurrent ­Nature Travels around the lake offering great 2.5-mile loop Easy views of Grinnell and Salamander • Know your limitations. If the trail is Trail 2–3 hours Level Grinnell Glacier Trail- glaciers and Mount Gould Grinnell Point. HIKER SAFETY steep, figure another hour for every head Mountain hiking requires you to follow a 1,000 feet of elevation. Red Eagle Lake Trail This old buffalo hunter’s route stretches 15 miles Easy few common sense tips. • Carry water. Streams and lakes may St. Mary 1913 Ranger behind the St. Mary Lake Mountains to all-day to over- 200 feet a network of passes through the peaks. • Bring proper gear. Bring rain and sun carry Giardia lamblia protozoans, making Station night trip Note: This area burned during the Red protection (year-round), sturdy footwear, water unsafe to drink unless boiled, Eagle Fire (2006). The scenery has a first-aid kit with blister treatments chemically treated or filtered. changed, but one can see fire ecology firsthand. and maps. • Know where you’re going. Check • Don’t go alone. Glacier is bear and in with a ranger for directions before Highline Trail Parallels the Garden Wall, along the 7.6 miles to Moderate Logan Pass to Goat Continental Divide. Experienced hikers Granite Park Varies mountain lion country. Solo hiking and starting out. Haunt can travel the 39.5-mile route north Chalet; 24.4 backpacking is strongly discouraged. If from Logan Pass to Waterton Townsite. miles from Concession boat available at Goat Haunt. Granite Park to you must, let someone know when and BACKCOUNTRY PERMITS Goat Haunt where you are going and when you plan A backcountry use permit is required Cracker Lake Trail Winds through open grasslands and then 12.2 miles Moderate for all overnight backcountry camping. A Many Glacier Hotel enters Canyon Creek, where the cliffs of 1,400 feet permit can be obtained from: The Apgar Mount Siyeh rise 4,100 feet straight up. Backcountry Permit Center; the St. Grinnell Glacier Trail Fascinating walk through several of 5.3 miles Strenuous Grinnell Glacier Trail- Glacier’s climate zones, culminating with Mary Visitor Center; Many Glacier, Two one-way 1,600 feet Shutterstock head or Many Glacier a sweeping view over Grinnell Lake and Medicine or Polebridge Ranger Stations; Hotel the Garden Wall, ending at the glacier’s or the Waterton Lakes Visitor Recreation icy remnants. Centre (for trips starting in Goat Haunt Crypt Lake Trail Starts with a ferry ride across Upper 10.8 miles Strenuous Crypt Landing Waterton Lake. Winds through mountain 2,300 feet or Chief Mountain). At Glacier, there is a forest, waterfalls, boulder-strewn $7 per person per night backcountry fee landscapes, and both countries. Ends at for adults (May through October). Advance the stunning Crypt Lake. Note: requires navigating a ladder and narrow tunnel. reservations are accepted for a $40 fee ($10 administrative fee and $30 fulfilled Vimy Ridge Trail First four miles wind along the Wishbone 7 miles Easy to trip request fee) starting in mid-April. Call Wishbone Trailhead Trail through aspen groves and fields of day hike Strenuous wildflowers. Relatively level until Vimy (406) 888-7800 out of season (Nov 1 to 3,400 feet Ridge Trail begins—all elevation gain April 30); call (406) 888-7859 in season, takes place in last three miles, leading to a or visit the website at nps.gov/glac/ spectacular view of Vimy Peak planyourvisit/backcountry.htm. Linnett Lake Loop Across from park ranger station, this .6 miles Easy Handicap- At Waterton, a Wilderness Pass Trail relatively flat trail winds around the peaceful Linnett Lake, with grand views accessi- is available for a fee. Reservations are of Mount Crandell, Vimy Peak, and the ble accepted (up to three months in advance; Prince of Wales Hotel in the background. The surrounding forest calms the area credit card payment only). For more Always bring the proper gear, carry plenty of winds. • water and know your limitations. information, call (403) 859-5133.

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NATURE & WILDLIFE WATCHABLE WILDLIFE

Glacier is home to at least 1,132 species Hikers in bear country should carry bear of vascular plants, 20 different tree species, spray, have it within reach and know how 93 woody shrubs or vines and 892 types of to use it. herbaceous (non-woody) plants. Included in 1 2 3 these numbers are 127 non-native species. DON’T FEED THE BEARS Besides vascular plants, the park also A fed bear is a dead bear. When bears has at least 858 species of mosses and are accustomed to eating human food lichens and more than 200 species of fungi. and garbage, their role in the environment Seventy-one vascular and 42 non-vascular changes. They can become aggressive plant species found in Glacier Park are listed intruders who must be killed if they become 4 5 6 as “sensitive” by the State of Montana. a threat. To protect yourself and the bears: • Never leave food, trash or other 1. Bighorn sheep (covis canadensis) can 4. Although moose (alces alces) are reclusive BEARS scented items unattended. often be spotted walking along the Going- by nature and rarely seen by visitors, your best Glacier provides the core of one of the • Store all food, trash and odorous items to-the-Sun Road, but typically inhabit steep, shot at spying one is at dawn or dusk. They are largest remaining grizzly bear populations in storage boxes where provided, high mountain terrain. They have adapted the largest members of the deer family. Bull in the lower 48 states. Look for bear signs sealing items in air-tight containers to well to their habitat and are extremely agile moose have large claw-shaped antlers, which and nimble. Bighorns are primarily grazers, distinguish them from cows, which have none. like overturned or torn apart logs, excavated minimize odors. This includes grocery feeding in meadows, open woodland and Moose are excellent swimmers and can stay burrows, broken branches, claw marks on bags, garbage and scented articles alpine tundra. • Weight 99–297 lbs. • Length under water for more than 60 seconds! • trees, scat (droppings) or tracks. Be cautious like soap, sunscreen, hairspray and 5–6.5 ft. • Active year-round. Photo: bd Weight 700–1,400 lbs. • Size 6–9 ft. long • and alert. Make loud, irregular noise by toothpaste. Clean fire grills and picnic Active year-round. Photo: USFWS talking or singing, as to not surprise bears. tables after use. 2. The elk (cervus elaphus), or wapiti, is the • Follow all park rules on bear-proofing second largest member of the deer family and 5. Mountain goats (oreamnos americanus) your food. For more information about inhabits forest and forest-edge communities. with their shaggy, white wool coats and bear safety, ask at any visitor center. They feed on grasses, plants, leaves, bark and black horns, are beautiful, distinctive animals­ lichens and are active at dusk and dawn. Bull perfectly engineered for steep, rocky Shutterstock IF YOU SEE A BEAR elk have large antlers they shed annually and terrain—they usually live at ­altitudes up to If you spot a bear, do not approach it. engage in ritualized mating behaviors during 10,000 feet! These herbivores subsist on the rut. • Weight 450–1,090 lbs. • Size 6.5–10 grasses, sedges, herbs, lichen and other plant Female bears with cubs or bears defending a ft. long • Active year-round. Photo: NPS matter. • Weight 101–225 lbs. • Length 40–64 carcass are especially dangerous. in. • Active year-round. Photo: Evan Lovely Do not run or make abrupt moves. Bears 3. Hoary marmots (marmota caligate) live are hunters and instinctively chase anything in subalpine meadows and alpine tundra. 6. The largest land-dwelling member of that flees. A bear may “bluff charge” and Marmots whistle a high-pitched alarm call the weasel family, wolverines (gulo gulo) stop short of touching you. If possible, stay when disturbed. Every morning, these are incredibly strong for their size and have still until the bear calms down, then slowly creatures visit each other’s burrows. During been known to kill prey several times their back away. If you cannot detour, wait until the hibernation, a marmot’s heartbeat slows size. They don dark-brown fur that retains bear moves away from your route. If the bear from 130 beats per minute to four beats per little water so it’s relatively resistant to frost. knocks you down, curl into a ball and protect minute. • Weight 6–20 lbs. • Size 15–30 in. Wolverines also give off a strong, extremely your stomach and neck. long • Active May through September. unpleasant odor. • Weight 22–36 lbs. • Length Photo: NPS 2–3 ft. • Active year-round. Photo: Marie Hale Glacier National Park is grizzly bear country. Report bear sightings to a park ranger. Take bear spray if you are hiking in backcountry. The safety of others may depend on it!

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CAMPING CAMPGROUNDS Most campgrounds in Glacier are first-come first-served with the exception of Fish Creek, St. Mary, some of Many Glacier and half of the group sites in Apgar, which can be reserved Glacier has two types of auto camp- refundable $10 processing fee and each in advance. Half of Many Glacier’s campsites are reservable June 14 to September 1. grounds: Class A (accessed by paved road, successful request incurs a $30 fee. The Please call (877) 444-6777 or visit recreation.gov for more information. A limited number of Glacier campsites are available for bicyclists and pedestrians ($5 per person). In Glacier, running potable water, flush toilets and of- camping fee is $7 per night. In Waterton check at campgrounds or ranger stations or call (406) 888-7800. In Waterton, check at fering waste disposal) and Class B (accessed Lakes, a Wilderness Use Permit is required the visitor center or call (403) 859-5133. For more information on camping in Glacier, visit by gravel road, outdoor toilet facilities). Some for overnight stays in the backcountry. nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/camping.htm. Class B campgrounds have potable water Permits are available at the visitor center. GLACIER NATIONAL PARK from a water pump; however, some Class B There is no charge for children aged 16 RV Sites/ Flush Disposal campgrounds and primitive campsites have and under. Annual wilderness passes may Campground Open Fee Sites Maximum RV Length Toilets Station Showers May to early Oct. $20 194 25 sites/40 feet Yes Yes Yes no water. Water is obtained from lakes, rivers be purchased and are valid for backcountry APGAR - and streams and should be treated, filtered camping at all national parks in western Lake McDonald’s south shore (Year-round; primitive camping in the spring and fall—$10 fee; free in winter.) along Going-to-the Sun Road. or boiled. A few sites are open year-round at Canada. Reservations must be paid for at AVALANCHE - Mid-June to mid-Sept. $20 87 50 sites/26 feet Yes No No Apgar and St. Mary for primitive camping, but the time of booking by credit card. Permits Seven miles north of Lake McDonald Lodge along Going-to-the-Sun Road at Avalanche Creek. no services are available in the winter. There must be picked up at the visitor reception BOWMAN LAKE Late May to mid-Sept. $15 46 RVs not recommended No No No Six miles northeast of Polebridge on lakeshore. (Primitive camping may be available before and after listed dates; $10 fee.) are no hookups at Glacier campgrounds. Wa- center no sooner than 24 hours in advance CUT BANK Early June to late Sept. $10 14 RVs not recommended No No No terton provides a range of campsites, from of the start date of the trip. For more Eighteen miles south of St. Mary. (Primitive camping only.) fully serviced sites with full hookups (water, information, visit pc.gc.ca. FISH CREEK* - June to early Sept. $23 178 18 sites/35 feet Yes Yes Yes sewer and power) to primitive sites with ba- Reservations are available for wilderness Lake McDonald’s southwestern shore. sic services, such as picnic tables, potable campsites. A non-refundable reservation KINTLA LAKE Early June to mid-Sept. $15 13 RVs not recommended No No No Fourteen miles north of Polebridge on lakeshore. (Primitive camping may be available before and after listed dates; $10 fee.) water and toilets (chemical/pit). fee is charged. Reservations for LOGGING CREEK July to mid-Sept. $10 7 RVs not recommended No No No Backcountry campgrounds (operated backcountry trips may be made 90 days in Eight miles south of Polebridge. (Primitive camping only.) on an online reservation basis) are reachable advance beginning April 1 of each year. Call MANY GLACIER Late May to late Sept. $23 109 13 sites/35 feet Yes Yes Yes (Primitive camping (showers at Swiftcurrent Inn) until late October, unless closed by snow; $10 fee.) by hiking trails or, in some cases, by private the visitor centre at (403) 859-5133. Next to Swiftcurrent Motor Inn. QUARTZ CREEK Early July to late Oct. $10 7 RVs not recommended No No No boats. Additionally, Swan Mountain Outfitters At Glacier, campfires are allowed in des- Six miles south of Polebridge. (Primitive camping only; may close earlier due to weather.) can provide drop camp services to backcoun- ignated fire pits only (subject to weather RISING SUN Early June to mid-Sept. $20 84 10 sites/25 feet Yes Yes Yes try locations if the trip is approved in advance conditions). At Waterton, campfires are pro- Six miles west of St. Mary entrance along Going-to-the Sun Road, near St. Mary Lake. SPRAGUE CREEK Early May to early Sept. $20 25 No towed vehicles Yes No No by the NPS. Food poles and food preparation hibited in most backcountry campgrounds. One mile south of Lake McDonald Lodge along Going-to-the Sun Road, areas are available for every campsite. In extreme fire-hazard conditions, the parks on the lake. (9 miles from West Glacier.) Mid-June to mid-Sept. $23 148 22 sites/35 feet Yes Yes Yes may request (or require) that campers use ST. MARY* Located one mile from St. Mary entrance along Going-to-the Sun Road. (Year-round; primitive camping in fall; $10 fee; free in winter.) REGULATIONS portable cook stoves. TWO MEDICINE Mid-May to late Sept. $20 100 10 sites/35 feet Yes Yes No Backcountry permits are required for Gathering firewood is prohibited in Eastern end of Two Medicine Lake. (Primitive camping until late October, unless closed by snow; $10 fee.) backcountry camping and fees are charged most areas at Glacier and in Waterton’s WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK at both parks. (Glacier does not charge campgrounds. Firewood is available for sale Fee Per Number Flush Boat Dump Kitchen permit fees for winter camping.) The at camp stores throughout Glacier. Campground Open Site1 of Sites Toilets Access Station Shelters Showers new advance reservation system offers Store food in your car’s trunk or in bear- BELLY RIVER** Mid-May to late Sept. $15.70 24 No No No Ye s No earlier reservation submittal dates, more proof lockers provided at campgrounds, or Three miles from U.S.-Canada Chief Mountain customs port. CRANDELL** Closed 2019 $21.50 129 Yes No Yes Yes No choices to customize itineraries, and a first- picnic areas and on bearpoles in the back- Seven miles off Canadian Route 5, on Red Rock Parkway. come, first-served reservation system. All country. Unattended food and/or storage TOWNSITE** - Mid-April to mid-Oct. $22.50- 237 Yes No Yes Yes Yes reservations requests must be submitted containers are subject to confiscation and a $38.20 In the town of Waterton. (Reduced services after early1 Sept.) online on the pay.gov website prior to fine. Remember, this is for your own safety, For additional RV information, visit gocampingamerica.com. Fees are in Canadian dollars. (Fees subject to change.) * National Recreation Reservation System campground. ** For reservations, visit reservation.pc.gc.ca or call (877) 737-3783. arrival. Each application will have a non- as well as the bears’.

42 GLACIER NATIONAL PARK | | GLACIER NATIONAL PARK 43 WHO’S WHO AT THE PARK PHOTOGRAPHY

For millennia, we’ve looked towards the tion. Next, set your white balance to daylight heavens and contemplated what’s beyond settings (5500k) and turn on your mirror lock our orbit and universe. More recently, star- to avoid mirror shake. Wait until the moon is gazing has become increasingly difficult for out, too, as it’ll illuminate and add detail to millions of people living in developed areas. your foreground. Make sure that it’s behind If you live in a populated area east of the you. To capture star trails: Mississippi or along the Pacific coast, odds • Set your ISO at 200 to reduce digital noise. are that you can count the number of stars • Compose your image, making sure you you see on your hands. National and state have interesting features in the foreground. parks—remote and minimally developed— • Choose your focal length. The longer the not only protect our land, but also our dark focal length, the quicker your star trails will skies which are ideal for astrophotography. start to form. There are two primary types of astropho- • Set your camera to manual mode so that tography shots that yield different, but stel- you can select your shutter speed and lar compositions. A long exposure setting aperture. will show stars trailing across the sky, while • Set your aperture between f/2.8 and f/4 for a shorter exposure will show pinpoints of best results. light—objects that a camera can capture that • Select “bulb mode” as your shutter speed. the unaided eye cannot. Both require a cam- • Use your cable release or remote to open era with interchangeable lenses and manual the shutter or set your timer for two to controls to set aperture, ISO, and exposure four minutes. settings. Here’s what you’ll need to start: Check your results. If your picture is too • A sturdy tripod: Simply put, a shaky tri- dark, increase the exposure time. If your trails pod will yield blurry photos. are to short, increase the exposure time. • A cable release or remote control or in- Keep playing around with your settings to get tervalometer: You’ll want to avoid touch- the results you desire. To learn how to take ing your camera to minimize shake. The photos of the milky way and millions of points addition of an intervalometer will allow you of light, visit ohranger.com/brightskies. to take sequential long exposures. • Batteries: Your aperture may be open for several hours, so it’s important to have

multiple fresh and fully charged batteries. Shutterstock • A wide lens: Use the fastest, widest lens available. • A head lamp: It’ll be useful to set up your equipment and illuminate your foreground. Check the cloud cover; if there’s too much wait until you have a clearer night. Before you start, set your focus to infinity and turn Photographing the night sky is as close as many off your autofocus and high ISO noise reduc- of us will get to exploring space.

44 GLACIER NATIONAL PARK | WHO’S WHO AT THE PARK JUST FOR KIDS JUST FOR KIDS

Glacier and Waterton are brimming with Pick up a schedule at a visitor center or from Help Support Glacier activities for children of all ages. Here are a park ranger. For opportunities to donate, volunteer, attend classes or purchase books some ideas to make their time in the parks about Glacier National Park, contact one of the park partners listed below. even more memorable. GO FOR A HORSEBACK RIDE Swan Mountain Outfitters offers guided BECOME A JUNIOR RANGER horseback rides from three locations within Glacier’s visitor centers offer several the park, as well as from the Crown of the programs geared towards kids. Check with Continent Discovery Center in West Glacier, ranger staff for information about how where they also have a petting zoo and ice to become a Junior Ranger. Waterton’s cream parlor. The age limit on the west side Heritage Centre offers kids’ programs, too, is 7 years old and 8 years old on the east side. loaning backpacks containing games and The maximum weight is 250 pounds. nature journals. Glacier National Glacier National Park TAKE A BOAT TOUR Park Conservancy Glacier Institute Volunteer Associates GO FISHING The Glacier Park Boat Company offers PO Box 2749 PO Box 1887 PO Box 91 Columbia Falls, MT 59912 Kalispell, MT 59903 Kalispell, MT 59903 Fish for trout, whitefish and grayling. guided tours from several locations. (406) 892-3250 (406) 755-1211 (406) 257-5567 Rent boats at Lake McDonald, Apgar, Many glacier.org glacierinstitute.org glaciernationalparkassociates.org Glacier, Two Medicine and Cameron Lake (if LEARN ABOUT LOCAL CULTURES accessible). Fishing equipment can be rented Stop at the Apgar Visitor Center to see in Cameron Lake and gateway communities, the Apgar Nature Center, which has exhibits or purchased at camp stores in the park. designed especially for kids. You can also check out a “Ranger Naturalist” backpack TAKE A HIKE at the visitor centers. These packs are filled Self-guided trails are perfect for families, with a variety of tools and have suggested Go better especially those ranging in length from a activities. Teach children about American quarter mile to two miles. Let your child be Indians at the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, the guide who leads the way and reads the east of the park, go to the Museum of the with a exhibits. Nature trails in Glacier include Trail of Plains Indian or take a trip with Sun Tours. the Cedars near Avalanche Campground, Sun guide! Point along St. Mary Lake, and Swiftcurrent TAKE A RED BUS TOUR Lake at Many Glacier. Hidden Lake Overlook Glacier National Park Lodges offers Red at Logan Pass is also a good choice for Bus Tours from several locations within the Bike and Hike Trips for individuals and Small Groups families with children. In Waterton, there are park. Kids and adults will love this unique and Mountain, Single Track, Road & Linnet Lake, Red Rock Canyon, Bear’s Hump educational way to experience the park. Custom Trips and Lower Bertha Falls trails. Glacier • Yellowstone • BECOME A JUNIOR JAMMER Grand Canyon • Bryce • Zion • GO ON A RANGER-LED TOUR Check with your Red Bus driver or at Lake & other great parks and public lands Take advantage of naturalist-led day McDonald Lodge or Many Glacier Hotel programs and evening campfire talks, which transportation desks for information about WesternSpirit.com • 800-845-2453 are offered mid-June through September. how to become a Junior Jammer.

46 GLACIER NATIONAL PARK | | GLACIER NATIONAL PARK 47 WHO’S WHO AT THE PARK IF YOU ONLY HAVE A DAY

Glacier and Waterton’s mountains and the park. These bright red coaches have valleys are an adventurer’s paradise. roll-back canvas tops that allow for spec- tacular views. To book, contact Glacier SADDLE UP! National Park Lodges: call (855) 733-4522 Horseback trail rides (one-hour, or visit glaciernationalparklodges.com. two-hour, half-day and full-day) are avail- able at Apgar, (406) 888-5010 and Lake SURF OR TURF McDonald, (406) 888-5121. They are also Several trailheads and two boat tours can available at Many Glacier (406) 732-4203 be accessed from Going-to-the-Sun Road. and West Glacier (406) 387-4566 from Hour-long cruises on Lake McDonald and Swan Mountain Outfitters. St. Mary Lake feature expert commentary. Trails range from the 50-foot walk to Sunrift GOING-TO-THE-SUN ROAD Gorge to the 32-mile Highline route from This paved, two-lane National Historic Logan Pass to Waterton Lake/Goat Haunt Landmark extends 50 miles, compress- Ranger Station. ing the wide variety of park features into Waterton Lake cruises are an excel- a single experience. Travel the road during lent way to experience the International early morning and early evening to enjoy Peace Park. Tour boats ferry between less traffic, optimal wildlife viewing and the the two parks and two countries. The best light for photographing. boats dock below the great north face of Mount Cleveland, the highest cliff wall RED BUS TOUR in the continental U.S. Some tour boats Take a ride back in time while you view stop at the Crypt Lake trailhead, which Glacier’s sites in style on one of the his- leads to a 5.4-mile hike past waterfalls toric Red Buses. These vintage motor and to a natural tunnel through a glacial coaches, built by the White Motor Com- cirque concealing the lake. Explore the pany, travel over the Going-to-the-Sun Goat Haunt area, with its trails leading Road and link most hotels and inns within into wildlife-rich forests. Exhibits at Goat Haunt and Waterton Marina focus on the International Peace Park.

Shutterstock RUN FOR THE BORDER Travel the Chief Mountain International Peace Parkway from Many Glacier to Wa- terton to see what geologists call the Lewis Overthrust. Waterton’s compact size makes it a perfect place for the auto tourist. For an outdoor break, look for one of the sets of five Horseback riding is one of the few ways to see red Adirondack chairs in scenic locations. Sit Glacier’s backcountry like the pioneers. down and stay a while! (And snap a photo.)

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